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A Letter from Africa with Simon Kuper

The David McWilliams Podcast

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From Berlin to Apartheid: Global Lessons

This chapter explores the interconnected historical narratives between the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa. It examines how global shifts, particularly the decline of communism, reshaped perceptions of South Africa's political landscape and influenced the ANC's rise against apartheid. The discussion also tackles the complexities of race, identity, and the lasting impacts of historical oppression on contemporary politics in both South Africa and the United States.

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